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[KevinKorell]

Progressive Railroading, 4/23/20:

 

   SacRT orders 20 new light-rail vehicles  

 

 

 

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) yesterday announced it has signed a contract with Siemens Mobility Inc. to purchase 20 S700 light-rail vehicles to replace the agency’s aging fleet.

 

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[KevinKorell]

Railway Gazette, 4/23/20:

 

   Sacramento orders low-floor light rail vehicles  

 

 

 

Sacramento Regional Transit District has decided to replace its fleet of ageing high-floor light rail vehicles with low-floor cars to be supplied by local manufacturer Siemens Mobility Inc.

 

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[KevinKorell]

Gold Country Media, 5/18/20:

 

   Improvements ahead for light rail    

 

 

 

Those who rely on the light rail service for travel could soon see reduced travel times and a more comfortable ride as Sacramento Regional Transit has announced many enhancements ahead that will benefit Folsom commuters that use the “Gold Line,” and travel the Highway 50 corridor.

 

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[KevinKorell]

Reno, NV News & Review, 7/6/20:

 

   SacRT trains to get low-profile upgrade: Sacramento-built light rail vehicles part of system-wide modernization  

 

 

 

Light rail service in the Sacramento region will soon get a major upgrade, making riding the train easier and more accessible than ever. At the same time, this modernization supports local jobs: The new light rail vehicles will be built in Sacramento, too.

 

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[KevinKorell]

Railway Gazette, 12/8/20:

 

     Sacramento awarded more light rail funding  

 

 

Sacramento Regional Transit District has been awarded two further grants from the California Transportation Commission to help fund its $610m light rail modernisation programme, which includes capacity improvements and the procurement of new low-floor light rail vehicles to replace life-expired high-floor cars.

 

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[KevinKorell]

Mass Transit magazine, 4/21/21:

 

 

    SacRT receives funding to modernize transit system  

 

 

More than $33 million in project funding was awarded to the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG). 

 

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[CNJRoss]

Progressive Railroading, 10/10/23

 

SacRT orders eight more light-rail vehicles from Siemens

 

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has ordered eight additional S700 low-floor light-rail vehicles (LRVs) from Siemens Mobility.

 

The latest order is in addition to an initial purchase of 20 Siemens Mobility S700 LRVs in 2020, followed by a second order of eight more in 2021.

 

"These trains will share a close connection with the region they serve, as they will be locally manufactured at our Siemens Mobility facility in Sacramento," said Michael Cahill, president of Siemens Mobility in North America, in a joint press release.

 

 

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[CNJRoss]

SacRT / Siemens Mobility joint press release

 

SacRT orders eight additional Siemens Mobility S700 LRVs

 

October 9, 2023 

 

 

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT), the largest transit agency in the Sacramento region of California, is strengthening its fleet with an order of eight additional S700 low floor light rail vehicles (LRVs) from Siemens Mobility. This order builds upon the initial purchase of 20 Siemens Mobility S700 LRVs in 2020, followed by the additional order of eight more in 2021, bringing the total number of vehicles on order by SacRT to 36.

 

“SacRT’s order of eight additional S700 LRVs is a testament to our shared dedication to providing trains that elevate the passenger experience, promote long-term sustainability, and enhance operational availability,” said Michael Cahill, President of Siemens Mobility in North America. “These trains will share a close connection with the region they serve, as they will be locally manufactured at our Siemens Mobility facility in Sacramento, continuing to enhance the long legacy of building light rail vehicles in Florin Park. We are excited to help make our hometown of Sacramento more accessible and connected and are grateful to SacRT for their continued partnership in this exciting endeavor.”

 

“These state-of-the-art trains not only signify our commitment to providing efficient and modern mobility solutions but also reflect our dedication to serving the community equitably,” said SacRT General Manger/CEO Henry Li. “This investment will not only improve the quality of travel for our passengers but also contribute to a more sustainable future for the Sacramento region.”

 

“Here in Sacramento, our innovators like SacRT and Siemens are working together to deliver results for the community. That’s why I have been such a strong, long-time advocate for bold federal investments in our region’s public transit,” said Congresswoman Doris Matsui. “Earlier this year, SacRT received a $45 million federal infrastructure grant that is supporting the transition to an entirely new low-floor fleet. It’s a tremendous example of how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is creating local jobs, modernizing our transportation network, and putting us on a path to a cleaner future.”

 

“The additional order of new light rail cars builds upon SacRT’s strong relationship with Siemens here in Sacramento and will dramatically improve accessibility and comfort for our riders,” said SacRT Board Chair and Sacramento County Supervisor Patrick Kennedy. “We are accelerating SacRT’s light rail modernization program which will improve the reliability of our fleet and improve access for persons with disabilities, seniors, bicyclists and families with strollers.”

 

The S700 low-floor LRVs will have low-level boarding at every doorway, a spacious seating design, larger windows for better light and views and improved accessibility with wider aisles. In addition, the vehicles have improved performance and optimized availability provided by condition monitoring, remote diagnostics, and predictive maintenance.

 

Siemens has already delivered 17 new low-floor trains to SacRT’s light rail facility in north Sacramento where they are undergoing rigorous testing procedures. These tests are vital to ensuring the trains meet stringent safety and performance standards before being integrated into service, which is expected to begin on the Gold Line by summer 2024. Learn more about SacRT’s Light Rail Modernization project at sacrt.com/modernization.

 

SacRT is one of more than 35 transit agencies across North America benefiting from Siemens Mobility’s portfolio of rail vehicles, locomotives, components, and automation systems. American cities rely on Siemens Mobility to provide reliable, safe, and sustainable transportation solutions.

 

The S700 LRV’s for SacRT are proudly manufactured in Sacramento, California. This plant stands as one of the largest and most sustainable facilities of its kind in the U.S., harnessing the power of the California sun through its 2.1 MWp solar panel installation. It is part of Siemens Mobility’s larger U.S. manufacturing network of eight facilities, nearly 4,500 employees and 2,000 suppliers.

 

 

[CNJRoss]

Metro Magazine, 3/20/24

 

SacRT Adding 9 More Siemens S700 Railcars

 

The Siemens S700 low-floor vehicles have platform boarding at every doorway and allow riders in mobility devices to board using a deployable ramp at the two center doors instead of having to use a mini-high ramp.

Photo: Siemens/SacRT

 

California’s Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is adding to its order of new low-floor light rail vehicles from Siemens Mobility (Siemens) with an additional order of nine S700 vehicles.

 

 

The order builds on the previous order of 36, bringing the total number of trains ordered to 45. SacRT’s contract with Siemens is for the purchase of up to 76 new low-floor light rail vehicles.

 

 

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